“Arrow” has found its Amanda Waller. According to TV Guide, “Spartacus” actress Cynthia Addai-Robinson has been cast to play the A.R.G.U.S. agent in charge of the Suicide Squad for the CW drama’s second season. The news follows the release of the synopsis of an upcoming “Arrow” season two episode that references the character. “Keep Your Enemies Closer,” features Waller sending out a team to kidnap Oliver’s friend and right-hand man Diggle. TV Guide confirms the sixth episode of “Arrow’s” second season will be the first appearance of the character.

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Not a huge fan of the New 52, especially the “sexy” Amanda Waller who is nowhere near the force of nature that the original was. Add to this the “light” casting and we get more stereotype. Maybe the actress can surpass the pitfalls of the character, but I’m not holding my breath…